Accessing Corporate Business Where do you fit? Tina Beckett, President

Accessing Corporate BusinessWhere do you fit?

Tina Beckett, President

Accessing Corporate BusinessOur world is changing like never before.

Companies seeking business with corporations

must adopt a philosophy of continuous improvement

in order to be

SUCCESSFULLY aligned with corporate initiatives

and be

SUCCESSFULLY positioned for corporate business.

Vendor Supplier Strategic Partner

Where do you fit?

Accessing Corporate Business

1. Research the potential customer and opportunity

− Know their business

− Know their suppliers

− Review membership organizations

− Find a lead resource – use wisely

− Associate with related organizations

Accessing Corporate Business2. Present your business case

− EBE certification - not your identification

− Company history

− Company philosophy

− Client list

− Value proposition

− How will you provide EXCELLENT service?

− Show you understand their challenges

− Show you understand their industry

− Credibility of your staff

Accessing Corporate Business

3. Prepare to learn and evaluate– Learn about the whole environment:

− Ask for a tour, review their annual report, etc.

− Listen and hear. Ask lots of questions, company philosophy, structure, etc. Watch body language.

− Note questions they ask you.

− Find out who all the stakeholders are.

− Use your network for advice.

– Evaluate:

− Do you fit with this opportunity/company, their policies, etc.

− What have you learned that can help you reposition/revaluate/improve?

− Does this company fit within your company’s marketing plan?

Nurturing existing customers Exploring new customers

Accessing Corporate BusinessKnow where you fit!

Thank you!Tina Beckett, President